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Ship Ahoy for Half Term fun!
Keep your family afloat this half term with 3 attractions for the price of 1!
Half term is just a...
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Mersey Tunnel refurbishment fit for a queen
Following an 18 month, £7 million programme of improvements to the Queensway Tunnel, Merseytravel ha...
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Winning artists’ work is just the ticket!
Merseytravel has announced the winners of its annual Art on the Network Competition for 2011.
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Sign up for FREE Cycle Training and Maintenance across Merseyside
On Merseyside, there are 25% more people cycling than there were five years ago* and to help encoura...
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Tunnel tolls statement
Merseytravel can confirm, as reported in today’s edition of the Liverpool Echo, that the decision on...
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Merseytravel statement
We are writing to let you know that Neil Scales will be leaving us this weekend so that he can use t...
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New Pier Head landing stage open for business
Mersey Ferries new Pier Head landing stage opened for its first passengers today.
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Beat the queues on Match Days with Park & Ride from Gillmoss
Merseytravel’s new Park & Ride facility at Gillmoss is now open for football fans visiting Goodison ...
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Freewheeling to a healthy new year
FREE Cycle Training and Maintenance across Merseyside
If you’ve made a New Year Resolution to get...
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Merseytravel’s £30,000 boost for charity
Merseytravel staff have raised a phenomenal £30,000 for Clatterbridge your cancer centre, their chos...
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Changes to the prices of Merseytravel tickets and passes
From Monday, 02 January 2012, we’re making some changes to the prices of our Trio, Solo, Railpass an...
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Merseytravel recognised for environmental excellence
Merseytravel has scooped a top Public Sector Sustainability 2011 Award for ‘Best Transport Project’ ...
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Merseytravel dig in for winter weather
Merseytravel have drawn up rock solid plans in preparation for a harsh winter.
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Journey planning tool scoops national recognition
TravelWise, the Merseyside Transport Partnership’s sustainable travel choices campaign, has won the ...
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A free Christmas gift from Mersey Ferries
Treat someone special to a Manchester Ship Canal Cruise gift voucher this Christmas and receive a FR...
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St Helens Central Station p-p-p-picks up a penguin!
A five foot high penguin has taken up residence at St Helens Central Train Station.
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More Pedal Power for Merseyside!
Merseysiders are getting out and about on their bikes more than ever before, with a 25% increase in ...
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New Pier Head landing stage reaches latest landmark
Mersey Ferries new Pier Head landing stage moved a step closer to welcoming passengers as the new fl...
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Train named in memory of Councillor Jack Spriggs
A Merseyrail train has been named in memory of one of Liverpool’s political legends of the 1970s.
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Merseytravel unveils John Newton exhibition
An exhibition celebrating the life and achievements of John Newton has opened at Merseytravel’s Pier...
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Top award for Sandhills station
Passengers and staff alike are celebrating as Sandhills Station has been named Station of the Year a...
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Kick off for a great day out!
Merseytravel and Merseyrail – raising vital funds and celebrating family learning
Merseytravel an...
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Go-ON get involved!
Merseytravel’s, award winning learning initiative, Merseylearn, are supporting the national Go ON Gi...
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FREE Cycle Training and Maintenance across Merseyside
Merseytravel’s TravelWise has teamed up with Liverpool NHS Primary Care Trust for the 2020 Decade of...
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National recognition for Merseyside transport network
Three stations serving the Merseyside area have each received Highly Commended awards at the prestig...
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Southport Travel Centre relocation
On Saturday 8th October, the Southport Merseytravel Centre will be moving from its current location ...
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Walk to School Week - a fun, free way to wellbeing
Merseytravel’s TravelWise campaign are inviting parents and children to join ‘Walk to School Week’ (...
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Change One Journey during TravelWise Week
TravelWise - Merseyside`s campaign to help people make sustainable transport choices - is inviting r...
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Merseytravel ‘kick off’ the new season with Soccerbus
Merseytravel’s congestion busting Soccerbus service – the match day direct bus link from Sandhills S...
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Cycle into autumn with TravelWise
People across Merseyside are being invited to get on their bikes and take in some of the best sights...
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Rock legend visits Spaceport as Neil Scales is honoured
The last craft apprentice to work for Sunderland Corporation Transport has been awarded an honorary ...
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Merseyside Transport Partnership secures government funding
Merseyside Transport Partnership (MTP) has been successful in their bid for funding from the governm...
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Merseytravel’s Zeebrugge Creative Writing Competition
“Miss, why is that Ferry called the ‘Royal’ Iris?”
Jasmine Ryder, a nine year old pupil from Our ...
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Cycle into summer with TravelWise
Come and get your FREE Summer Cycling Goody Bag!
To mark Team Green Britain Bike Week (18 - 26 Ju...
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New Blackpool connections
In a unique partnership agreement Merseytravel and Northern Rail have provided up to seven additiona...
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All aboard the new summer bus service direct to Speke Hall
A joint partnership between Merseytravel and the National Trust has meant a new direct summer bus se...
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U-Boat attraction wins top award!
Merseytravel’s U-Boat Story has won the prestigious ’Small Visitor Attraction’ category at The Merse...
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Mersey Ferry service update
On Thursday 26 and Saturday 28 May 2011 there will be no Mersey Ferry sailings between Liverpool and...
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Go crackers at Spaceport with Wallace & Gromit’s World of Invention
Children will be going crackers about inventing at Wallace & Gromit’s ‘World of Invention’ workshop ...
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New services from Liverpool South Parkway
In a unique partnership agreement Merseytravel and Northern Rail have provided up to seven additiona...
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All aboard for HMS Pinafore on the Mersey Ferry
On Sunday 29 May Mersey Ferries will be playing host to members of Crosby Gilbert & Sullivan Society...
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Mersey Ferries go Astro-nuts for Astronauts
Spaceport, the £10m space themed attraction, is offering free entry this half term to children in ga...
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Merseytravel’s Conning plan unveiled
Work is nearing completion on a major new feature at The U-Boat Story attraction at Woodside Ferry T...
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Merseytravel scoops another National Learning Award
Merseylearn, the innovative learning and staff development arm of Merseytravel, has been awarded a N...
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The May Blitz Exhibition
To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the May Blitz 1941 and to honour those who lost their lives d...
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Extra ferry sailings ‘on the waterfront’
Mersey Ferries will be operating a strengthened service over the bank holiday weekend of Friday 29th...
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Wartime weekend at Woodside Ferry Terminal
Wartime memories and 80 years of Arctic photography comes to Woodside
Merseytravel will re live t...
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Six of the best for Merseytravel!
Merseytravel has reached a major milestone in achieving the prestigious Customer Excellence Standard...
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Remembrance Service honours Zeebrugge action
Retired Royal Marines marched on Seacombe on Sunday (April 17th) to commemorate one of the most hero...
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Set Sail on the Treasure Trail
This spring, the Mersey Ferries are inviting you to make the most of your free time and ‘set sail on...
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New Mersey Ferry Cruise launched for 2011
Mersey Ferries have a new port of call – the Ellesmere Port Boat Museum.
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Broad Green Park & Ride improvement scheme
From February 21, work will be taking place at Broad Green Station to improve the Car Park & Ride fa...
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New ‘platform’ for Merseyside artists
The winners of the Merseytravel Art on the Network Competition 2010 have been announced.
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Spaceport launches exclusive competition
Win a Wallace and Gromit model maker for your school.
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Go crackers about inventing
Wallace & Gromit’s ‘World of Invention’ comes to Spaceport!
Book early for half term fun – limite...
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Boost for ‘Clatterbridge your cancer centre`
Merseytravel staff have chosen ‘Clatterbridge your cancer centre’ as their corporate charity for 201...
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Merseytravel ticket prices from 2nd January 2011
Changes to Merseytravel supported bus service fares and Trio, Solo, Railpass and Saveaway ticket pri...
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Pick up your bus pass closer to home
Merseytravel is closing the ticket unit at its head office in Hatton Garden from Monday 20 December ...
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Budget cuts hit Merseyside hard
Merseytravel’s block funding grant from the Department for Transport has been slashed by two thirds,...
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Liverpool South Parkway – just the ticket!
Merseytravel’s awarded-winning Liverpool South Parkway interchange has seen a 50 per cent increase i...
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Stamp of approval from Wallace and Gromit
This year`s Royal Mail Christmas stamps feature the much-loved animated characters, Wallace and Grom...
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Railway workers remembered
A memorial plaque to commemorate Merseyside rail workers who lost their lives during the two world w...
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Buses to run on recycled cooking oil!
Merseytravel and Stagecoach Merseyside are launching a new green initiative which will see buses run...
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Transport Minister backs Merseytravel Art Strategy
Theresa Villiers MP unveils stunning new artwork
Theresa Villiers, Minister of State for Transpor...
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U-Boat Story reaches new record
Merseytravel’s popular U-Boat Story attraction reached a new record when its 75,000th visitor passed...
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Closure of Pier Head landing stage
Advisory Notice
From Monday 8th November 2010 Mersey Ferries will be closing its Pier Head landin...
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Boost for Edge Hill station
Merseytravel chair, Councillor Mark Dowd, is to launch a campaign to raise the profile of Edge Hill ...
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Smartcards make travel easier from today!
Concessionary travel pass holders are leading the way in a public transport technology revolution on...
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Liverpool Lime Street – Station of the Year 2010
Liverpool Lime Street Station has been awarded the prestigious title “Station of the Year” at the Na...
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Merseytravel Art on the Network – making the journey brighter
Merseytravel has released two new publications - Art on the Network – the Official Trail Guide and A...
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Mersey ferries cruise into the record books
The Mersey Ferries fascinating Manchester Ship Canal Cruise has broken passenger records for the sec...
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A bird’s eye view of Mersey wildlife
Special ‘Liverbird’ Discovery Cruise
Mersey Ferries are to organise a special cruise for birdwat...
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Last chance for Merseyside artists to get onboard!
Artists from across Merseyside have jumped at the chance to showcase their work to thousands of comm...
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Log on, sail off!
The famous Mersey Ferries have launched a ‘webshop’ to sell tickets, gift vouchers and souvenirs for...
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Revamp for Blundellsands & Crosby Station Car Park
A £340,000 facelift for Blundellsands & Crosby Station car park has more than doubled the number of ...
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Parliamentary train service extended to Liverpool South Parkway
Northern Rail, working in partnership with Merseytravel, has made special arrangements for the parli...
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Steaming ahead for a great day out
A visit to scenic Llangollen, including the towns’ steam train railway is now much closer than you t...
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New Record for Liverpool South Parkway
The multi award-winning Liverpool South Parkway (LSP) transport hub has just recorded its highest ev...
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Champion season for Soccerbus!
Merseytravel’s congestion-busting Soccerbus service has had a champion season.
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Out of this world
The Wallace and Gromit exhibition has sent visitor numbers rocketing at Spaceport.
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First steps for a new Pier Head landing stage
Merseytravel has commissioned Balfour Beatty to design a new £7 million Mersey Ferries landing stage...
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Commemoration of World War One Zeebrugge raid
More than 70 Royal Marine veterans from all over the country paraded at Seacombe Ferry Terminal on S...
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Merseytravel ensures free travel for over 60s
Changes to the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) will not affect the people of Me...
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Major Tunnels Investment
Merseytravel is to invest more than £5 million in improvements and upgrades to the two Mersey Tunnel...
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Wallace and Gromit in Space to launch at Spaceport on Merseyside
Wallace & Gromit are coming to Spaceport for a world premiere – an exclusive exhibition entitled “Wa...
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Stations benefit from cash boost bonanza
The opening of a new MtoGo retail outlet and ticket unit at Hooton station heralds an investment of ...
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Schools with a ‘growing’ interest in the environment
Merseytravel is recruiting “railway children” to brighten up our stations – and increase their aware...
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Anthony makes the ‘write’ decision
Anthony Connolly’s first attempt at story writing has earned him a trip to Downing Street to celebra...
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Thumbs up from Sefton schools for `Your Choice` conference
Pupils from schools across South Sefton were joined by Councillor Mark Dowd, Chair of Merseytravel, ...
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Another first for Merseyrail – all stations and car parks accredited as secure
Merseyrail has become the first fully secure rail network in the UK with all 66 stations and 36 car ...
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Mersey Ferries multi million pound tourism business
Merseytravel contributes more than £34 million a year to the region’s tourism economy through the Me...
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New view for Waterloo
Waterloo station has benefitted from better passenger facilities, as part of a £90,000 plus refurbis...
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Cold weather hot performance
Merseyrail has again proved it is the best performing rail company in the UK.
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U-534 rides a wave of popularity
The U-Boat Story is proving to be a resounding success with visitor figures more than 30 per cent ab...
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Resurgam returns home
Resurgam, the full-size replica of the world’s first mechanically-propelled submarine is back at the...
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Public art competition winners unveiled
The two prize winning entries from the recent Merseytravel/Daily Post Environmental Art competition ...
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Green light for environmental buses
Liverpool city centre is set to benefit from a new fleet of low carbon buses from spring 2010.
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Pedal power for good causes
Merseytravel has donated five bicycles to the Bishop of Liverpool for use within the Diocese of Live...
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£6million bus fleet takes to the streets
Stagecoach Merseyside is investing £6million in a fleet of new buses – and they are being made even ...
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Tunnels clampdown on crime
More than 260 vehicles were stop-checked by Mersey Tunnels police as part of a clampdown on crime ov...
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Councillor Jack Spriggs
Statement from Mark Dowd, Chair of Merseytravel and Neil Scales, Chief Executive and Director Genera...
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High “Hope” for new bus service
Merseytravel and Stagecoach Merseyside have launched a new bus service, giving Liverpool Hope univer...
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Top of the class!
Merseytravel has secured one of the UK training industry’s top accolades – for its pioneering approa...
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New sculpture for Bootle Oriel Station
A new sculpture, ‘Past, Present and Future’ by local artist Stephen Hitchin, has been unveiled at Bo...
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Tribute to Ellan Vannin victims
Mersey Ferries has hosted a memorial event to commemorate the anniversary of a sinking that stunned ...
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Network to showcase local artists
The work of three amateur artists will grace the region’s transport network, following an open compe...
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Celebrating 40 years of Merseyside PTE
Buses from bygone days took passengers on trips across the city of Liverpool as part of a special da...
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Makeover for Huyton Station
Huyton Station is set to benefit from better passenger facilities, as part of a £880,000 refurbishme...
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Tribute to victims of Ellan Vannin
Mersey Ferries is hosting a memorial event to commemorate the anniversary of a sinking that stunned ...
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Muzzy-travel
Merseytravel has become Muzzy-travel throughout November – all in the name of charity.
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All aboard for historic anniversary
Buses from bygone days will take passengers on trips across the city of Liverpool as part of a speci...
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Welcome for rail cash boost
Merseytravel today welcomed Government plans to invest in £50million in ten major UK stations – of w...
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Merseytravel celebrates 25 years of Merseylink
A vital Merseyside community service, supporting Merseyside residents with mobility problems who can...
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Green light for environment programme
Merseytravel’s environmental policies have been given an international seal of approval.
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Handover celebrates rail history
Chair of Merseytravel, Mark Dowd, has donated a piece history to one of Liverpool’s most important r...
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Delving into the curriculum
School pupils can learn about life during World War II, as Merseytravel launches a free new educatio...
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Canal tours cruise to all-time high
The Mersey Ferries’ Manchester Ship Canal tours are defying the credit crunch – coasting through the...
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Magic in the air at Claire House
Merseytravel has handed over a cheque for £80,000 to Claire House Children’s Hospice in Wirral – its...
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£860,000 improvements at rail hub
The multi award-winning Liverpool South Parkway (LSP) transport hub has undergone a major revamp to ...
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Forecast bright for U-Boat attraction
Merseytravel’s U-Boat Story is proving to be a smash hit with tourists.
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£1million boost for cyclists at rail stations
Merseyside is set to benefit from a £1million cash windfall for new cycle facilities at Merseyrail S...
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Bus Lane Cheats Will Pay the Penalty
<b>MOTORISTS who drive in three bus lanes in Liverpool city centre are being warned that they will b...
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All change at newly named station!
It’s all change at Paradise Street Interchange….
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Magic of Harry Potter brings £20k charity windfall
The magic of Harry Potter will provide Claire House children’s hospice in Wirral with a £20,000 wind...
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Guides and Brownies make a splash!
Chair of Merseytravel, Councillor Mark Dowd, joined more than 60 rainbows, brownies and guides who w...
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Term Time Tickets
Term Time Tickets could save you time and money if you are in full-time education, training or work-...
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Celebrating 40 years of Passenger Transport Executives
A special cavalcade of buses will pass through Manchester city centre on Thursday as part of an even...
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Cllr Dowd in national hot seat
Merseytravel transport chief, Councillor Mark Dowd, has been elected to chair one of the country’s m...
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Mersey Ferries p-p-p-p-pick up Penguin!
A small colony of penguins is set to invade the public transport network as part of the magical tran...
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Waterloo Loos
A partnership project has seen new toilet facilities open their doors in Waterloo.
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Opening of Ormskirk Station
Ormskirk’s eco-friendly station has been officially opened by The Hon Sir William McAlpine, chairman...
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Prince Charles honours learning programme
An oak sapling, presented by Prince Charles, has been planted at a major city interchange as a perma...
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Honouring Liverpool Champions
A team of talented young footballers fought off competition from teams across the region to win a ma...
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Minister’s top marks for Merseylearn programme
Health secretary Andy Burnham has described Merseytravel’s learning and development programme as “br...
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Dedicated shuttle bus link from rail to air
A dedicated shuttle bus service linking Merseyside’s rail network with Liverpool John Lennon Airport...
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£100million investment in rail heralded
Merseytravel has heralded government plans to invest £100million in the region’s rail network.
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Merseyrail launches 2 new tickets for leisure travel
Merseyrail Family Day Ticket
This ticket is particularly suited to family groups who would normal...
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Benchmark of success!
A lasting reminder of European Capital of Culture will be installed in Merseytravel’s Queen Square T...
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Bishop of Liverpool and Merseytravel unveil artistic tribute to “Amazing Grace” writer John Newton
The Bishop of Liverpool, James Jones, joined Merseytravel to unveil a brand new commission by artist...
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Liverpool - Chester Bike Ride
Bootle councillor and chair of Merseytravel Mark Dowd starts the 15th annual Liverpool-Chester bike ...
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Public Art at Birkenhead Park Station
Three sculptures, each standing more than five metres tall, have been unveiled at Birkenhead Park St...
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Hot foot for charity
It’s going to be the biggest and most colourful parade seen in years – Merseytravel’s Under and Over...
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Job Vacancy that’s out of this world
Spaceport is looking to recruit a squad of 12 marines to hunt a terrifying alien.
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Ken tickled pink over statue honour
Two Liverpool icons - Ken Dodd and the late MP Bessie Braddock - have been honoured in bronze at the...
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Buy before you ride on Merseyrail
From Monday 15 June 2009 when travelling from any Merseyrail Northern or Wirral line station you wil...
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Take the Travelwise Cycle Challenge for fresh air, fitness and fun.
People across Merseyside are being invited to take part in the first ever TravelWise Cycle Challenge...
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Dream Come True – St.Helens celebrates its landmark sculpture
Dream, the dramatic new sculpture for St.
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New drive to cut congestion in Wirral
Thousands of residents in Heswall, Pensby, Irby and Thingwall are being invited to take part in a pi...
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Swapping vacations for staycations
Day trippers appear to be swapping off shore vacations for more local “staycations” if Mersey Ferrie...
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£1,000 donation to Mayor’s Charity
Merseytravel Chair Mark Dowd has presented £1,000 to the Lord Mayor of Liverpool in the middle of th...
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Claire House artwork goes on display
Youngsters from Claire House children’s hospice in Wirral have produced a stunning display of their ...
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Ferry romantic anniversary
Ron Millington from Centrium, Woking, organised a very special treat for his wife Jennifer to celebr...
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Zeebrugge
In brilliant sunshine yesterday (sun) retired Royal Marines from all over the country marched on Sea...
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RN Vists U 534
Aye aye skipper! Eight year old Jack Woodrow joins the crew of Britain’s newest nuclear submarine H...
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Prayers for Liverpool across transport network
A selection of prayers expressing people’s hopes and dreams for Liverpool are being displayed on tra...
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From the Moon to Merseyside
•Countdown begins to “One Small Step” exhibition launch at Spaceport – opens to the public on Thursd...
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Transport network stops to remember lives lost
The transport network in Liverpool will come to a standstill at exactly 3.06pm on April 15th 2009 to...
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Transport Minister’s city transport review
Transport Minister Paul Clark MP took the chance to see Liverpool’s transport challenges and success...
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Big improvements through Small Schemes fund
Merseytravel and Merseyrail, with the support of the Department for Transport, have invested £557,00...
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Merseytravel freezes tunnel tolls
Merseytravel is freezing tunnel tolls at their current levels from April 1st 2009 to March 31st 2010...
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Double celebration for West Allerton Station
West Allerton Station is celebrating something old and something new for the start of 2009.
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Piece of Doctor Who memorabilia could be yours
A deadly Cybershade is going to lose its head – and a lucky visitor to Spaceport will win it.
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Transport Minister visits Sandhills
Transport Minister Andrew Adonis today (Friday) officially opened the revitalised Sandhills Station ...
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Merseytravel on the move
Merseyside Passenger Transport Authority and Executive, Merseytravel, has signed one of Liverpool’s ...
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Leading the way through carbon reduction
Leading the way through carbon reduction
Merseytravel is trailblazing the environmental agenda a...
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First fully secure rail network in the UK
Merseyrail Electrics has become the first fully secure rail network in the UK.
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Early Christmas award for Mayor of Sefton’s Charity
Merseytravel Chair and Bootle councillor Mark Dowd has presented £1,000 to the Mayor of Sefton’s Cha...
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Wildflower celebration at eco-interchange
Snowdrop and bluebell wildflowers are set to spring at Merseytravel’s Liverpool South Parkway interc...
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The refurbished Information Desk at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
The refurbished Information Desk at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) was officially opened today ...
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Record £3,500 for special children in Wirral
Mersey Tunnels staff and tunnel users have helped raise £3,500 for some very special children at a s...
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Leading the travel planning field
Merseyside’s beacon award-winning approach to travel planning and improving access to public transpo...
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Scales goes back to the floor
With a spanner in his hand Merseytravel chief executive Neil Scales turns the clock back 30 years ab...
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Green light for Merseytravel’s sustainability drive
Merseytravel’s environmental policies have been given international approval.
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Merseytravel are top of the class!
Merseytravel has been recognised as the best organisation in the country for its staff education pro...
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John Peel takes to the tracks
Legendary DJ and music icon John Peel has been honoured with a train bearing his name.
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Liverpool South Parkway takes off!
Merseytravel’s award-winning Liverpool South Parkway transport interchange is hitting new heights.
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Children take to the waves!
Five children and families supported by Liverpool charity CHICS (Children’s Cancer Support Group) ha...
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Canal tours cruise to 20,000 record
Canal tours cruise to 20,000 record
The number of passengers boarding Mersey Ferries’ Manchester ...
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Station improvements for Ainsdale
Passengers are benefitting from a range of new improvements at Ainsdale Station in Merseyside.
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Bus hop brothers in charity trek
Fundraising brothers Chris and Karl King arrived in Liverpool today (Thursday 19th November) as part...
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Spruce up for Aintree Station
Tens of thousands of rail passengers will be welcomed by a spruced up Aintree Station as preparation...
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Passengers can patent a penguin
Passengers on public transport are being offered the chance to patent their very own penguin.
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New Developments
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Mersey Ferries Pier Head Terminal
Click on the link below for a view from the British Waterways webcam over the development of the Mer...
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Formby Station Improvements
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Southport Improvements
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Gorsey Lane Improvements
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Corridor A improvements
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Magdalene Square Bus Improvements
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Improvements to Kirkby Interchange
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Improvements to Huyton bus-rail interchange
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Corridor A Bus Stop upgrades
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Corridor A Bus Route Improvements
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Improvements to Old Roan Interchange
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Improvements to Seaforth & Litherland Interchange
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Stanley Road Bus Lane
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Improvements to Whiston Bus-Rail Interchange